"Rape is a rape. I don't know how you can categorize it, and it's disgusting that Todd Akin would have tried to categorize it," Kleefisch said.

The interviewing reporter then informed her that Ryan co-sponsored a bill with Akin aimed at categorizing rape. "Well, I think there is a way to have a more forcible rape, the same way there are different types of assault," Kleefisch responded.

The Lt. Gov. made her comments at a pro-life rally in downtown Madison. Kleefisch, who spoke at the rally, told attendees babies shouldn't be blamed for "how they were conceived," and emphasized the need "to get pro-life candidates elected at every level of government."